say grace
To recite a prayer of invocation or thanksgiving at meal time.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“We always say grace before we eat dinner.”
“The family gathered around the table and waited for the grandfather to say grace.”
“After the guests were seated, the host bowed his head to say grace, offering a moment of quiet gratitude for the meal.”
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do exactly what it says on the tin
To do what is described or what one would expect, with no further explanation needed.
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easier said than done
Easy to propose, but difficult to accomplish.
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fall from grace
To fall from one's current social position to something lower, to lose one's prestige, status or power.
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final say
The right to make a final decision.
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good graces
Favorable regard; personal approval; kindly treatment.
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have a say
To (receive the opportunity to) voice one's opinion.
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I see, said the blind man
Expressing confusion.
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I'd say
It is my estimate or opinion.
Last updated August 10, 2026